Fort Benning South, GA Profile

Fort Benning South, GA, population 11,737 , is located about 7.4 miles from Columbus and 79 miles from Montgomery.

Fort Benning South Statistics Fort Benning South Gender Information

Males in Fort Benning South: 7,735 (66%)
Females in Fort Benning South: 4,002 (34%)

As % of Population in Fort Benning South in Fort Benning South    

Race Diversity in Fort Benning South

White: 57%
African American: 29%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 11%

As % of Population in Fort Benning South in Fort Benning South          

Age Diversity in Fort Benning South

Median Age in Fort Benning South: 22.5 (Males in Fort Benning South: 22.6, Females in Fort Benning South: 21.8)

Fort Benning South Males Under 20: 21%     Fort Benning South Females Under 20: 16% Fort Benning South Males 20 to 40: 42%     Fort Benning South Females 20 to 40: 16% Fort Benning South Males 40 to 60: 3%     Fort Benning South Females 40 to 60: 2% Fort Benning South Males Over 60: 0%     Fort Benning South Females Over 60: 0%

Economics in Fort Benning South in Fort Benning South

Fort Benning South Household Average Size: 3.85 people
Fort Benning South Median Household Income: $ 41,483
Fort Benning South Median Value of Homes: $ 85,000


Fort Benning South Location Information
Land Area: Square Miles. Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fort Benning South Columbus 7.4 Miles Phenix City 8.3 Miles Bibb City 9.8 Miles Ladonia 10.5 Miles Cusseta 11.3 Miles Smiths 15.1 Miles Lumpkin 23.1 Miles Richland 25.2 Miles Buena Vista 25.8 Miles Waverly Hall 25.9 Miles Big Cities Nearest Fort Benning South (Population 100,000+) Columbus 7.4 Miles Montgomery 78.5 Miles Atlanta 101.7 Miles Birmingham 134.0 Miles Tallahassee 138.6 Miles Athens 143.7 Miles Chattanooga 187.0 Miles Huntsville 189.1 Miles Augusta 189.4 Miles Mobile 215.3 Miles


The listings in Fort Benning South, Georgia and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(6) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(15) Outpatient
(5) Females
(4) Males
(3) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(7) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(7) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(3) Hospital Inpatient
(4) Teens and Adolescents
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(3) Clients With Legal Issues
(8) American Sign Language
(7) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(1) General Health Services
(5) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(1) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(1) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(1) Residential Beds for Children
(2) Halfway House
(1) Mental Health Services



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Do you live in Fort Benning South, Georgia and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Fort Benning South.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Fort Benning South treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Fort Benning South would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Fort Benning South to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Rehab Centers, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Fort Benning South will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Fort Benning South, Georgia, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Fort Benning South, GA. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Fort Benning South, GA. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Fort Benning South, GA. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Fort Benning South is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Fort Benning South, Georgia Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Fort Benning South, GA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Fort Benning South, Georgia:

U.S. Army MEDDAC Fort Benning, GA 2.3 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Martin Army Community Hospital Fort Benning, GA 2.3 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Horizons Columbus, GA 7.8 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bradley Ctr of Saint Francis Hospital Columbus, GA 8.7 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bradley Center of St Francis Hospital Columbus, GA 12.1 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
East Alabama MH MR Center Phenix City, AL 14.8 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Substance Abuse Recovery Center Talbotton, GA 44.1 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Central Alabama Veterans Tuskegee, AL 44.7 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, General Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Pathways Center Greenville, GA 46.3 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Southern Star Community Services Americus, GA 48.0 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare Americus, GA 48.3 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Serenity Farm Americus, GA 48.3 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Lewell Mainor Mental Health Center Dawson, GA 50.9 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
SpectraCare Abbeville, AL 55.1 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lighthouse of Tallapoosa County Inc Alexander City, AL 63.3 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
New Choice Intervention Roanoke, AL 64.7 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
East Central Mental Health Inc Troy, AL 68.5 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Behavioral Health Center at Phoebe Albany, GA 69.0 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Anchorage Inc Leesburg, GA 69.0 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
McIntosh Trail MH MR SA Services Griffin, GA 72.2 miles from Fort Benning South
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

In 2002.2003, 44 percent of those who were determined to be dependent on or abusing alcohol in the past year were estimated to be dependent on alcohol in the past year. State estimates for alcohol dependence for persons aged 12 or older ranged from 2.7 percent in Tennessee to 4.8 percent in the District of Columbia. Six of the States in the top fifth for dependence on or abuse of alcohol also could be found in the top fifth for dependence on alcohol for persons aged 12 or older. The highest rates for alcohol dependence occurred in the 18 to 25 age group, with Rhode Island having the highest rate (10.7 percent).

Among persons aged 12 to 20, past month alcohol use rates were 18.6 percent among blacks, 19.7 percent among Asians, 25.3 percent among Hispanics, 27.5 percent among those reporting two or more races, 31.3 percent among American Indians or Alaska Natives, and 32.3 percent among whites. The 2006 rate for American Indians or Alaska Natives is higher than the 2005 rate of 21.7 percent.

There were statistically significant increases in the rates of illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse from 2000 to 2001 among persons aged 18 to 25 (15.4 to 18.4 percent) and among persons aged 26 or older (4.8 to 5.4 percent). For teens aged 12 to 17, rates were similar in 2000 and 2001 (7.7 and 7.8 percent).

For those in the upper ranks of heroin trafficking, business can be enormously lucrative. For decades the Mafia has been involved in heroin trafficking operations, including the "French Connection" of the 1950s and 1960s and the more recent "Pizza Connection," which used pizza parlors as fronts. Other trafficking groups are more loosely based on ethnic or national ties; for example, groups of Chinese, Thai, Nigerian, or Mexican nationals have operated in different parts of the country.

Crystal methamphetamine use can cause an individual who uses it to have psychotic symptoms that have sometimes been known to persist for months or even years after the individual has stopped using the toxic drug.

Morphine is currently being marketed in a variety of forms that include oral solutions, immediate and sustained-release tablets or capsules, suppositories, and injectable preparations.


The following survey was completed by residents of Fort Benning South, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Fort Benning South, Georgia. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Fort Benning South, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
2%
3%
Marijuana use in Fort Benning South, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
86%
11%
Perception of Alcohol in Fort Benning South, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
12%
86%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
78%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
5%
69%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Fort Benning South, Georgia?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
11%
21%
2%
8%
4%
1%
45%
8%
0%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Fort Benning South, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
5%
2%
7%
2%
5%
13%
3%
11%
8%
15%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Fort Benning South, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Fort Benning South, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
86%
14%
Have you ever gone to school in Fort Benning South, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
91%
9%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Fort Benning South, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
3%
6%
2%
3%
15%
2%
7%
5%
22%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
28%
41%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
95%
5%
Surveys updated monthly.

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